Dr. Qi Cai (left) and Xiaoqing Li (IMAGE) University of Texas at Dallas Caption UT Dallas researchers Dr. Qi Cai (left) and Xiaoqing Li helped create a technique that allows medication to get past the blood-brain barrier. The approach may lead to treatments for brain tumors and Lou Gehrig’s disease; aid in stroke recovery; and deliver gene therapy. Credit The University of Texas at Dallas Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.